1080i high definition recording with 20x optical zoom.

Sony's HDR-FX7 Handycam sports three, 1/4-inch CMOS sensors and a 20x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss lens to record high definition video up to 1080i and take digital stills. The HDR-FX7 is capable of recording and playing back both high definition and standard definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes.

The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens provides 20x optical zoom to maintain image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. A Digital Extender mode is available at all zoom points and will digitally enhance the zoom up to 1.5 times the current position.

A 3.5-inch, 16:9 LCD display packs 211K pixels and makes use of a hybrid screen to reduce washout during daylight shooting and playback.

Other features include a Super SteadyShot optical stabilization system and dual independent zoom and focus rings, exposure/iris control and an expanded focus indicator that magnifies the LCD image up to 4 times its original size to aid in focusing the camera.

The HDR-FX7 allows users to set commonly used manual adjustments, or picture profiles, to any one of six presets. Smooth shot transition provides smooth transitions between shooting modes.

As of this writing, the HDR-FX7 retails for $3,500.

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